List of Courses Doctor of Audiology (Tentative)

CMDS 5100 Hearing Science (3). LEC 3. Pr., First year Au.D. standing. Introduction to the instrumentation used in hearing science and applications in auditory perception.
CMDS 5110 Auditory Physiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system.
CMDS 5120 Evaluation of Research in Speech Pathology and Audiology (3). LEC 3., Pr., Survey of experimental designs and statistical procedures used in speech-language pathology/audiology literature for consumers of research.
CMDS 5130 Neurological Bases of Communication Disorders (3). LEC 3. Pr., Anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system as it relates to speech, language and hearing function and disorders.
CMDS 5200 Diagnostic Audiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Basic and advanced audiometric techniques to assess the site of lesion in the auditory system.
CMDS 5210 Medical Aspects of Hearing Disorders (3). LEC 3. Pr., Introduction to the principal disorders, diseases, and injuries that compromise hearing in humans discussed within the framework of incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology audiologic correlates, habilitation and patient management.
CMDS 5220 Amplification I (3). LEC 3. Pr., Introduction to the fundamental principles of amplification, electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids, methods of hearing aid selection, real ear measurements, pediatric considerations in audiology and hearing aid orientation.
CMDS 5230 Clinical Audiology Seminar I (2). LEC 2. Pr., Didactic and practical training for performing audiological testing and patient management at clinical level I.
CMDS 5300 Central Auditory Processing (3). LEC 3. Pr., Detailed coverage of the foundations of central auditory processing, use of tests for assessment and strategies for management of central auditory processing disorders.
CMDS 5310 Aural Rehabilitation (3). LEC 3. Pr., An overview of the aging process, a holistic approach to assessing elderly persons and case management with elderly patients.
CMDS 5320 Clinical Audiology Seminar II (2). LEC 2. Pr., Didactic and practical training for performing audiological testing and patient management at clinical level II.
CMDS 5400 Pediatric Audiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Detailed coverage of auditory development and behavioral and non-behavioral test protocols used with children.
CMDS 5410 Aural Habilitation (3). LEC 3. Pr., Introduction to legislation regarding service delivery to school age children with hearing impairment, the practice of educational audiology and the case management of children with hearing impairment and their families.
CMDS 5420 Amplification II (3). LEC 3. Pr., Review of recent trends in hearing aid technology including digital and programmable instruments.
CMDS 5430 Clinical Audiology Seminar III (2). LEC 2. Pr., Didactic and practical training for performing audiological testing and patient management at clinical level III.
CMDS 5500 Electrophysiological procedures in Audiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Introduction to the types, principles, and applications of auditory evoked potentials and use of electrophysiological techniques in assessment of auditory disorders.
CMDS 5510 Clinical Audiology Seminar IV (2). LEC 2. Pr., Didactic and practical training for performing audiological testing and patient management at clinical level IV.
CMDS 5520 Hearing Conservation (3). LEC 3. Pr., A review of the effects of noise on the auditory system and implementation of hearing conservation programs in industry, schools and the military.
CMDS 5600 Balance Disorders (3). LEC 3. Pr., Detailed coverage of the assessment and treatment of patients with balance disorders using nystagmography and other techniques.
CMDS 5610 Implant Technology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Detailed study of the assessment and treatment of patients with cochlear implants.
CMDS 5620 Outcome Measures in Audiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Application of research methodology to demonstrate efficacy in clinical service delivery in all areas of audiologic practice.
CMDS 5630 Counseling and Interviewing in Communication Disorders (3). LEC 3. Pr., An examination of techniques for gathering information from and providing information to clients and families.
CMDS 5700 Professional Issues in Audiology (3). LEC 3. Pr., Topical discussion of legal and ethical issues in clinical audiology.
CMDS 5800 Audiology in Private Practice (3). LEC 3. Pr., Review of concepts and strategies relating to successful development of a private practice in clinical and industrial audiology.
CMDS 5910 Clinical Problems in Hearing (2). Pr., Clinical practicum in audiology coupled with weekly discussions of clinical techniques.
CMDS 5920 Clinical Internship (5). Pr., Intensive supervised practicum experience at off-campus clinical setting up to 20 hours per week.
CMDS 5940 Clinical Residency (10). Pr., Full-time supervised nine-month residency at an off-campus facility that provides audiological services.
CMDS 5950 Audiology Grand Rounds (3). Pr., Discussion/seminar on timely clinical issues in audiology, clinical problem solving and case studies in contemporary audiologic service delivery.
CMDS 5980 Capstone Project (1). Pr., A third year project involving applied clinical research or development of an innovative clinical procedure.